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Teenagers from around the South West were able to learn about and reflect on the horrors of the Holocaust as part of a moving event at the University of Exeter.

The event took place ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day next week, which marks the 80th anniversary of the liberation of the largest Nazi death camp, Auschwitz-Birkenau.

A member of the ‘second generation’, Rosemary Schonfeld, from Devon, whose uncles and grandparents were murdered in Auschwitz, told pupils her family’s story.

The educational conference, now in its 9th year, was designed to show how the...

Devon Air Ambulance (DAA) is encouraging supporters to host a baking event to support the charity this summer. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a kitchen novice, the charity wants you to organise a delicious fundraiser that makes a difference and indulge in some sweet treats to help save lives.

The charity is calling upon the people of Devon to gather friends, family, and colleagues to organise their very own Bake Off for Take off event . Be it a coffee morning, a bake sale at a workplace, hosting an afternoon tea – or any cake event you can cook up – the support to raise vital...

Princesshay has announced its spring inspired free family event this Easter Holidays.

The event, taking place on 4th and 5th April will feature an unforgettable brand-new activation: The Bubble Dome.

Located in Princesshay Square in the heart of Exeter, visitors will be able to step into the Bubble Dome between 11am and 4pm and taste the magic of edible bubbles.

This fun-filled family experience guarantees laughter and quality time with loved ones.

Each family group will have the opportunity to enjoy a few minutes of bubble-filled fun, meet some Easter...

PRISM Exeter is excited to announce the speakers for their LGBT+ History month event on Wednesday 28th February at Exeter Library . The event will showcase the work of two LGBTQ+ people working in very different areas of STEMM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Maths and Medicine), from crows to the cosmos.

The organiser for the speakers event, Dr Charlie Wand, said "Since 2016, PRISM Exeter has been on a mission to to create paths into STEMM for LGBTQ+ people by increasing exposure to others just like them, but that doesn't mean you have to be queer to come along! We welcome...

Its snow joke, Christmas is coming, so let’s get festive.

Throughout December, Bird & Blend Tea Co. stores around the UK will remain open after hours for its Christmas Lock-in events…for any Christmas Elves keen on experiencing moments of magic whilst tea tasting.

The after-hours events will take place at 11 of its stores - including Exeter. Guests all over the country will suddenly find they have warm hands, warm heartsand are filled with festive spirit. Events will take place at Brighton, Cardiff, Edinburgh, Exeter, Glasgow, London Portobello and Angel, Manchester...

Tickets for the official Oktoberfest Exeter are selling fast.

This event will be hosted at the Guildhall on Friday 20th and Saturday 21st October 2023.

Tickets are available as standing, unreserved bench seating, standard tables for eight or 12 people and or our exclusive VIP tables; these include entry for up to eight people, table service from waiters/waitresses, incredible views of the stage and a free gift per person on the table.

We have seen huge demand for Oktoberfest tickets with Saturday evening VIP tables and unreserved bench seating already fully sold...

Youth Hub Devon is inviting young people to join a special double celebration event next week (Thursday 29 June). Since opening the service in 2021, 500 young people have been referred to the Youth Hub for a range of support including career advice, help with CV writing, interview skills, and signposting to other relevant services. Of those, over 200 have been helped to find their way to education, employment, and training. To mark that achievement and to celebrate moving into new premises at Exeter Library, Youth Hub Devon is holding a celebration event on Thursday 29 June. If you are a...

ExIST (Exeter Initiative for Science & Technology), the STEMM initiative from Exeter Chamber is pleased to announce its upcoming event, "Circular Economy: Creating a Sustainable Future," taking place on Thursday 29th June from 8.30am -11.30 in The Dome at Exeter Science Park. The second in the series of Net Zero focussed events, aims to showcase sustainable business practices and innovations in the circular economy, and bring together businesses and industry experts to discuss the opportunities and...